Wednesday – July 14 – Kody Trujillo
Kody Trujillo, Infielder Columbia International University I was a really late addition to the pride this summer and I can not thank the team enough for being so welcoming. I have never had an experience like this in my life, nor did I ever think I would be in a...
Tuesday – July 13 – Jordan Thurmond
Jordan Thurmond, IF/OF U of South Carolina-Sumter This is the second time that I have taken a trip with the Pride and Coach Hudak to the Dominican Republic. The first time I went was with a bunch of high school guys when I was 16, but this time I was able to go with...
Monday – July 12 – Jared Szabo
Jarod Szabo, Pitcher Georgia Southern University My name is Jared Szabo and this is my first year with the Piedmont Pride. I go to Georgia Southern University and I am majoring in Construction Engineering. I will be a junior in the classroom but actually a freshman on...
Sunday – July 11 – Reece Fields
Reece Fields, Pitcher North Greenville University This trip has been extremely eye opening for me. I had heard stories from previous players of what the Dominican Republic would look like, but I was still shocked when I saw the villages for the first time. They looked...
Saturday – July 10 – Ben Wetenhall
Ben Wetenhall, Infielder College of Charleston As we our in our last week here in the Dominican Republic, it makes me come to realize how blessed I am to be in this amazing country one more time. This morning, we woke up early (per usual) and headed to San Pedro de...
Friday – July 9 – Patrick Brogan
Patrick Brogan, Outfielder California University of Pennsylvania Today the team and I had an unforgettable experience as we got to play the St. Louis Cardinals Dominican Summer league squad. After driving through the streets of the Dominican Republic the past week it...
DAYS 5-8 IN THE DR
Our amazing and life-changing trip continues. The Dominican Republic is an unbelievable place filled with unbelievable people. We see the beauty of the country and the people every day. I must say that we also see the abject poverty every day as well. It is certainly...
FIRST 4 DAYS IN THE DR
The 2021 Piedmont Pride International Team has had a remarkable 4 days in the Dominican Republic. We left Charlotte-Douglas Airport at 9:30 Thursday morning and landed at Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo at 3:15. After getting our 16 bags of equipment, including...
Thursday – July 8 – Sam Blancato
Sammy Blancato, Outfielder Georgia Southern University This is my second year with the Piedmont Pride. I had the awesome opportunity to play with the Pride last year despite everyone battling Covid-19. I was a late addition to the team and I wouldn’t trade last summer...
Wednesday – July 7 – Hayden Cross
Hayden Cross, Catcher App State University So far this trip has been an eye opening experience. The places that we have seen and the way that people live is unlike anything that I have ever seen before. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to join this team and...